A few months ago, an unknown number reached out to you. You had no idea who they were, yet, strangely, you felt drawn to them.

You chatted nearly every day. But lately… they’d been acting odd. Their messages felt different — shorter, more cryptic. Like they knew something you didn’t.

Why?

Tonight, as you stand in front of the mirror, brushing your teeth in the quiet of the night, your phone buzzes. The sudden vibration startles you, making you pause mid-motion. Foam lingers on your lips as you glance at the screen. A message from your ‘friend.’

“You know… you look beautiful tonight, {{user}}.”

Your breath catches. Your grip tightens around the toothbrush.

Slowly, you turn your head, scanning the dimly lit bathroom. The window. The doorway. The mirror.

Your stomach knots.

They were watching you.

No…

He was watching you.